Is Greninja-GX worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Greninja-GX brings $288 versus $119 raw — a $169 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($91.21) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $119
- PSA 10
- $288
- PSA 9
- $91.21
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- As of
- Aug 10, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $288 | +$144 | +$119 | +$19.23 |
| PSA 9 | $91.21 | −$52.88 | −$77.88 | −$178 |
| PSA 8 | $77.54 | −$66.55 | −$91.55 | −$192 |
Net = sale price − $119 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $140 | −$28.60 |
| 50% | $190 | +$20.67 |
| 75% | $239 | +$69.95 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 40%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $357 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $313 | −$44.34 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $288 | −$68.64 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $139 | −$218 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $288 | $139 | $357 | $313 | $149 |
| 9.5 | — | $91.29 | $111 | — | — |
| 9 | $91.21 | $68.63 | $67.00 | $69.86 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $27.98 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $77.54 | $90.00 | $60.00 | $70.00 | — |
| 6 | $39.00 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Greninja-GX — FAQ
Is Greninja-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Greninja-GX brings $288 versus $119 raw — a $169 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($91.21) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Greninja-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Greninja-GX (Hidden Fates Shiny Vault SV56/SV94) sells for about $288 versus $119 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Greninja-GX?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $357, ahead of TAG 10 at $313. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Greninja-GX need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
What gem rate makes grading Greninja-GX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Greninja-GX breaks even when it gems about 40% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $91.21).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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